Description

1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Sheet Music. The world's first
professional baseball team is honored in song by this exceedingly
rare sheet music issued just after the close of the Civil War.
While our lack of musical training precludes us from commenting on
the tune itself, the serious baseball collector will wish to
concentrate on the divine visual artistry of the cover instead. At
top center is a stirring portrait of early baseball pioneer Harry
Wright, with brother and fellow Hall of Famer George at lower left.
Pitcher Asa Brainerd shows off his underhanded pitching form and
spectacular facial hair in an action portrait at center.

This is just the second example of this coveted rarity that
Heritage has had the privilege to present, and the superior of the
pair by a wide margin. A few light spots of toning to the cover are
minor considerations at best. Back cover has a few more, and some
short edge tears, but these again must be forgiven in light of the
approaching sesquicentennial. A gorgeous relic of enormous
significance.

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